A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
History management stores an enormous amount of process data. Which of the answers below represents the amount of different types of data stored?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will set up the user manager and data administrator when loaded?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.255.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
To communicate with a process control system, a network interface adapter is required. Which of the answers below would satisfy the minimum number of network adapters required?
Which of the wire types below is best described as "requiring a tinned copper drain wire"?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves input register # 30009?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
Because of the susceptibility to noise a _______ is required on the trunk line of the H1 transmission system. Choose the answer below that best fill in the blank.
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as what a regulatory body would define and enforce?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Space"?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the disadvantage of losing the clock signal when spaces are transmitted for an extended series?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 4?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a holding register to the slave device
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as reduction of overall error introduced by the input and/or output signals?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to anticipate the tendencies of a process by the creation of a short term measurement values plot?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that coverts the analog signals from T/Cs and RTDs to a digital signal?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet input memory location?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?